Style 101: Shopping

I did all my shopping before I left; it’s just too expensive to shop in Europe. Nevertheless, in this photo driven world that we live in, it was important for me to look the part while in Europe. I wanted each of my outfits to be reflections of my personal style and the countries I was visiting. To start, I researched the traditional and/or stereotypical looks of each country. I then tried my best to imitate:

When I think of…

London, I think preppy, I needed a trench coat

Paris, I think romance, I needed a beret, soft colored outfits and black

Venice, I think nautical, I needed stripes like the Gondola guys

Rome, I think of a historical metropolis, I was thinking something along the line of gaudy Donatella Versace

Barcelona, I think excitement and liveliness, I needed bright colors

Amsterdam, I think Kydee all the way…Boho-hipster

For fashion inspiration I resorted to magazines that illustrated European influenced styles, specifically Harper Bazaar magazine and clipped out tons of photos that fit the looks I was going for. Now I needed to shop:

Thrift Shopping: Thrifting was the best. I got a lot of European styled skirts and shoes that set the tone for some of my looks

The Fashion District: The garment/fashion district in NYC was my go to spot for D.I.Y projects I was attempting including a tutu skirt and tassels on my heels

Zara: If you know me, then you know my favorite store since I was 15-years old has always been Zara. I found some really cute things including leopard pants that were expensive ($70) but cute.

Forever 21 + H&M: I got a lot of accessories, leggings, shirts and sweaters from these stores. I also got my walking shoes.

Banana Republic: I found my trench coat and blazers here…perfect for the conservative looks.

Ky’s Style Tips

Take pictures of your outfits before you pack them. It’s great for memory and keeping track of what you are actually taking

No pictures? No problem…just use an excel document or the reminders app on your iphone as a check list